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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II trial of Palbociclib in combination with Letrozole versus Placebo in combination with Letrozole for patients with Estrogen Receptor Positive advanced or recurrent Endometrial cancer. ENGOT-EN3-NSGO/PALEO

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2016-001848-20
    Trial protocol
    DK   FI   DE   ES  
    Global end of trial date
    29 Apr 2022

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    08 Dec 2024
    First version publication date
    08 Dec 2024
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    ENGOT-EN3-NSGO/PALEO
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02730429
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology - Clinical Trial Unit (NSGO-CTU)
    Sponsor organisation address
    Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen OE, Denmark, 2100
    Public contact
    Mansoor Raza Mirza, Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology - Clinical Trial Unit (NSGO-CTU), 45 35459624, Mansoor.Raza.Mirza@Regionh.dk
    Scientific contact
    Mansoor Raza Mirza, Nordic Society of Gynaecological Oncology - Clinical Trial Unit (NSGO-CTU) , 45 35459624, Mansoor.Raza.Mirza@Regionh.dk
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    01 Nov 2020
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    01 Nov 2020
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    29 Apr 2022
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The overall objective is to obtain preliminary evidence of efficacy of palbociclib-letrozole combination vs. placebo-letrozole combination therapy in the treatment of ER+ advanced or relapsed endometrial cancer. The primary objective is evaulation of Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in patient cohorts receiving either palbociclib-letrozole vs. placebo-letrozole for treatment of ER+ advanced or relapsed endometrial cancer.
    Protection of trial subjects
    All study subjects were required to read and sign the informed consent form. The IDMC was established to provide independent review and assessment of the efficacy and safety data in a systematic manner and to safeguard the interest and safety of the participating patients in the study. The IDMC consisted of 3 independent individuals, and made recommendations to the sponsor, based on their review, to continue or stop the trial based on their assessment of safety information. The trial was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and the ICH-GCP guidelines. The local principal investigators were responsible for ensuring that the trial was conducted in accordance with the protocol, the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, current ICH guidelines on GCP and applicable local regulatory requirements.
    Background therapy
    Patients are randomized to one of the two treatment arms: • Arm A: (comparator arm) letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and placebo orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression. • Arm B (experimental arm): Patients receive letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and palbociclib 125 mg orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    16 Feb 2017
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Efficacy
    Long term follow-up duration
    42 Months
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Norway: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 20
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Finland: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 22
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 22
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    73
    EEA total number of subjects
    73
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    29
    From 65 to 84 years
    44
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Potential candidates for the trial were identified by a member of the treatment team, by referrals from other departments/hospitals/GP. The investigator screened patients’ medical records for suitability for enrollment in the trial. Enrollment occured only after the patient had given written informed consent. Recruitment from Q1 2017 to Q4 2018.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    All patients had to commence treatment within 7 days after randomization. Patients who failed screening, could be rescreened later, at the Investigators discretion and upon discussion with and approval by sponsor.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall period
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator, Monitor, Data analyst, Carer
    Blinding implementation details
    Palbociclib and placebo treatment was blinded. The trial medication was labeled using a unique Lot-ID, which was linked to the randomization scheme. The active and placebo capsules were identical and presented in the same packaging to ensure blinding of the study medication.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Arm A
    Arm description
    Comparator Arm A: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet placebo for palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Letrozole
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablet Letrozole 2,5 mg taken orally once daily on days 1-28 in each 28 day cycle.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    One placebo capsule orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle.

    Arm title
    Arm B
    Arm description
    Experimental Arm B: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Palbociclib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    One palbociclib capsule (125 mg/capsule) orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Letrozole
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5 mg orally once daily on days 1-28 in a 28 days cycle.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Arm A Arm B
    Started
    37
    36
    Completed
    3
    3
    Not completed
    34
    33
         Disease progression
    31
    27
         Death
    -
    1
         Other reason - performance status deteriorated
    -
    1
         Patient request
    1
    1
         Adverse event
    1
    3
         Other reason - Investigator decision
    1
    -

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A
    Reporting group description
    Comparator Arm A: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet placebo for palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Reporting group title
    Arm B
    Reporting group description
    Experimental Arm B: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Reporting group values
    Arm A Arm B Total
    Number of subjects
    37 36 73
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    16 13 29
        From 65-84 years
    21 23 44
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    37 36 73
        Male
    0 0 0
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        White
    37 36 73
    Previous cancer
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    3 1 4
        No
    34 35 69
    Previous Diabetes
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    3 6 9
        No
    34 30 64
    Previous Hypertension
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    18 19 37
        No
    19 17 36
    Previous Ischaemic heart disease
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    0 2 2
        No
    37 34 71
    ECOG performance status
    Units: Subjects
        Grade 0
    23 18 41
        Grade 1
    10 15 25
        Missing
    4 3 7
    RECIST status
    Units: Subjects
        Measurable
    31 32 63
        Evaluable
    6 4 10
    FIGO stage
    Units: Subjects
        Stage I
    14 10 24
        Stage II
    7 7 14
        Stage III
    7 9 16
        Stage IVA
    2 0 2
        Stage IVB
    5 5 10
        Unknown
    2 5 7
    Prior vaginal brachytherapy
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    7 12 19
        No
    30 24 54
    Prior external beam therapy
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    15 13 28
        No
    22 23 45
    Prior megestrol acetate/MPA
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    7 5 12
        No
    30 31 61
    Prior Chemotherapy
    Units: Subjects
        Adjuvant
    6 14 20
        First line
    19 7 26
        Second line
    1 6 7
        Third line
    1 0 1
        Other
    2 3 5
        Missing
    8 6 14
    Prior lines of therapy
    Units: Subjects
        None
    4 5 9
        One
    17 19 36
        ≥2
    16 12 28

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A
    Reporting group description
    Comparator Arm A: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet placebo for palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Reporting group title
    Arm B
    Reporting group description
    Experimental Arm B: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Primary: Progression Free Survival (PFS)

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    End point title
    Progression Free Survival (PFS)
    End point description
    The progression events are defined by well-documented and verifiable imaging data. PFS was censored if the patient was lost to follow-up or refused to continue in the trial (i.e. withdraws consent). For patients alive and without progression at the time of analysis, PFS was censored. In any case of censoring, the date of censoring was the last time point documenting survival status.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    The PFS is calculated as time elapsed from date of randomization to date of progression or death of disease, whichever is the first registered event.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    36
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    3 (2.7 to 6.8)
    8.3 (4.6 to 11.2)
    Statistical analysis title
    Comparison of PFS between arms
    Statistical analysis description
    PFS between arms was compared using the log rank test, the hazard ratio was estimated using cox-regression including the stratification factors: Number of prior chemotherapy lines, measurable versus evaluable disease, and prior medroxyprogesterone/megestrol acetate treatment
    Comparison groups
    Arm A v Arm B
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    73
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.191
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.71
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.43
         upper limit
    1.19
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.189

    Secondary: Objective Response Rate (ORR) according to RECIST 1.1

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    End point title
    Objective Response Rate (ORR) according to RECIST 1.1
    End point description
    ORR according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours 1.1 (RECIST 1.1). ORR is determined as the rate of patients with an observed tumour response. Best overall response is the best response (CR, PR, SD, PD) recorded from the start of treatment until disease progression taking as reference for progressive disease the smallest measurements recorded since the treatment started.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    ORR is recorded from the start of treatment until disease progression.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    33
    Units: patients
        CR
    3
    0
        PR
    3
    3
        SD
    12
    21
        PD
    19
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Disease Control Rate (DCR) (CR+PR+SD)

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    End point title
    Disease Control Rate (DCR) (CR+PR+SD)
    End point description
    The percentage of patients in the treatment arm, which achieve complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD) for at least 12 weeks, assessed according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From start of treatment until end of follow-up.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    33
    Units: Patients
        Yes
    18
    24
        No
    19
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to First Subsequent Therapy (TFST)

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    End point title
    Time to First Subsequent Therapy (TFST)
    End point description
    TFST is defined as the time from start of treatment until initiation of subsequent-line of anti-cancer treatment or death. TFST was censored if the patient was lost to follow-up or refused to continue in the trial (i.e. withdraws consent). For patients alive and without initiation of third-line treatment at the time of analysis, TFST was censored. In any case of censoring, the date of censoring was the last time point documenting survival status.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from randomization to first subsequent treatment or death of disease, whichever is the first registered event.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    36
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    8.3 (4.0 to 12.1)
    9.2 (6.5 to 13.3)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Progression Free Survival 2 (PFS2)

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    End point title
    Progression Free Survival 2 (PFS2)
    End point description
    PFS2 is defined as the time elapsed from date of randomization to date of 2nd progression or death of disease, whichever is the first registered event. PFS2 was censored if the patient was lost to follow-up or refused to continue in the trial (i.e. withdraws consent). For patients alive and without progression at the time of analysis, PFS2 was censored. In any case of censoring, the date of censoring was the last time point documenting survival status.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from randomization to second subsequent disease progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    36
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    14.1 (11.0 to 28.1)
    16.3 (9.0 to 25.3)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to Second Subsequent Therapy (TSST)

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    End point title
    Time to Second Subsequent Therapy (TSST)
    End point description
    TSST is defined as the time from start of treatment until initiation of anti-cancer treatment for second subsequent progression of disease or death. TSST was censored if the patient was lost to follow-up or refused to continue in the trial (i.e. withdraws consent). For patients alive and without initiation of fourth-line treatment at the time of analysis, TSST was censored. In any case of censoring, the date of censoring was the last time point documenting survival status.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from randomization to second subsequent therapy or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    36
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    16.0 (11.6 to 28.7)
    16.3 (9.0 to 27.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Patient Reported Outcome (PRO); EORTC’s QLQ-C30 (Overall QoL)

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    End point title
    Patient Reported Outcome (PRO); EORTC’s QLQ-C30 (Overall QoL)
    End point description
    Quality of Life (QoL) scores, assessed by the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer- Quality of Life Questionnaire - C30" (EORTC-QLQ-C30), calculated using the EORTC scoring manual. Scores were calculated for each individual patient at selected visits. First part: 28 questions on difficulties in everyday life. Scores from 1 to 4; 1 = "Not at all", 2 = "A little", 3 = "Quite a bit", 4 = "Very much". Second part: 2 questions on general health and QoL self-assessment: scores from 1 to 7; 1 = "Very poor", 7 = "Excellent". Reported values for Time 1-10 are mean overall QoL measures normalised to a number from 0-100, where a high score indicates high QoL. The unit for Time 1-10 is 'months'.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    QoL scores assessed before treatment until 6 months after end of treatment.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    35
    35
    Units: Score
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Time 1
    61 ( 23 )
    64 ( 24 )
        Time 2
    57 ( 27 )
    64 ( 26 )
        Time 3
    65 ( 25 )
    61 ( 22 )
        Time 4
    63 ( 26 )
    64 ( 16 )
        Time 5
    68 ( 18 )
    63 ( 23 )
        Time 6
    59 ( 29 )
    66 ( 18 )
        Time 7
    73 ( 20 )
    71 ( 18 )
        Time 8
    76 ( 19 )
    65 ( 16 )
        Time 9
    60 ( 19 )
    65 ( 22 )
        Time 10
    58 ( 22 )
    67 ( 12 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall survival (OS)

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    End point title
    Overall survival (OS)
    End point description
    The percentage of people in each of the two treatment arms, who are still alive 3,5 years after randomization. OS is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of death, regardless of the cause of death. Patients who were alive at the time of the analysis were censored at the date of their last follow-up assessment. Patients without follow-up assessment were censored at the day of their last dose and patients with no post baseline information were censored at the time of their first administration of treatment drugs.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    OS was assessed from end of treatment until death or 42 months after randomization.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    37 [1]
    36 [2]
    Units: month
        number (not applicable)
    21.2
    22.4
    Notes
    [1] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 16.7-NE). NE = No estimate.
    [2] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 13.1-NE). NE = No estimate.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; number of prior lines (primary advanced disease)

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    End point title
    PFS; number of prior lines (primary advanced disease)
    End point description
    Progression-free survival in the subgroup of patients with primary advanced disease.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    4 [3]
    5 [4]
    Units: month
        number (not applicable)
    0.19
    1.1
    Notes
    [3] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.16-NE). NE = No estimate.
    [4] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.24-NE). NE = No estimate.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; number of prior lines (1st relapse)

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    End point title
    PFS; number of prior lines (1st relapse)
    End point description
    Progression-free survival in the subgroup of patients with 1st relapse of disease.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    17
    19
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    0.5 (0.2 to 0.9)
    0.6 (0.4 to 0.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; number of prior lines (≥2 relapses)

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    End point title
    PFS; number of prior lines (≥2 relapses)
    End point description
    Progression-free survival in the subgroup of patients with 2nd or more relapses of disease.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    16
    12
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    0.22 (0.16 to 0.46)
    0.23 (0.20 to 0.92)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; RECIST 1.1 (Measurable disease)

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    End point title
    PFS; RECIST 1.1 (Measurable disease)
    End point description
    PFS in the subgroup of patients with measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    31
    32
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    0.25 (0.22 to 0.47)
    0.67 (0.29 to 0.93)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; RECIST 1.1 (Evaluable disease)

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    End point title
    PFS; RECIST 1.1 (Evaluable disease)
    End point description
    PFS in the subgroup of patients with evaluable disease according to RECIST 1.1.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [5]
    4 [6]
    Units: month
        number (not applicable)
    0.92
    0.69
    Notes
    [5] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.14-NE). NE = No estimate.
    [6] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.21-NE). NE = No estimate.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; prior use of endocrine therapy (no prior treatment)

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    End point title
    PFS; prior use of endocrine therapy (no prior treatment)
    End point description
    PFS in the subgroup of patients that recieved no prior endocrine treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    7 [7]
    4 [8]
    Units: month
        number (not applicable)
    0.23
    0.23
    Notes
    [7] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.16-0.46).
    [8] - The median in months is indicated as 'number' (95% CI 0.20-NE). NE = No estimate.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PFS; prior use of endocrine therapy (one line of MPA/Megace treatment)

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    End point title
    PFS; prior use of endocrine therapy (one line of MPA/Megace treatment)
    End point description
    PFS in the subgroup of patients that recieved one line of prior endocrine treatment. Patient may have received maximum one line of endocrine therapy containing MPA/Megace.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from date of randomization to date of progression or death.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    30
    32
    Units: month
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    0.46 (0.22 to 0.87)
    0.80 (0.40 to 1.08)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Patient Reported Outcome (PRO); EORTC’s QLQ-EN24 (gastrointestinal symptoms)

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    End point title
    Patient Reported Outcome (PRO); EORTC’s QLQ-EN24 (gastrointestinal symptoms)
    End point description
    Quality of Life (QoL) scores, assessed by the "European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer- Quality of Life Questionnaire – EN24" (EORTC-QLQ-EN24), calculated using the EORTC scoring manual. This questionnaire is designed for patients with endometrial cancer. Scores were calculated for each patient at selected visits. QLQ-EN24 incorporates 5 multi-item scales to assess lymphoedema, urological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, body image and sexual/vaginal problems. In addition, 8 single items assess pain in back and pelvis, tingling/numbness, muscular pain, hair loss, taste change, sexual interest, sexual activity and sexual enjoyment. Scores from 1 to 4; 1 = "Not at all", 2 = "A little", 3 = "Quite a bit", 4 = "Very much". Reported values for Time 1-10 are mean scores for gastrointestinal symptoms normalized to a number from 0-100, where a high score represents a high level of symptomatology. The unit for Time 1-10 is 'months'.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    QoL scores assessed before treatment until 6 months after end of treatment.
    End point values
    Arm A Arm B
    Number of subjects analysed
    33
    32
    Units: Score
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Time 1
    13 ( 13 )
    17 ( 18 )
        Time 2
    13 ( 11 )
    16 ( 20 )
        Time 3
    12 ( 12 )
    15 ( 14 )
        Time 4
    17 ( 20 )
    16 ( 14 )
        Time 5
    13 ( 19 )
    20 ( 22 )
        Time 6
    11 ( 13 )
    14 ( 15 )
        Time 7
    8 ( 14 )
    16 ( 16 )
        Time 8
    8 ( 17 )
    19 ( 13 )
        Time 9
    11 ( 14 )
    18 ( 14 )
        Time 10
    7 ( 12 )
    29 ( 21 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    The investigator must report all adverse events from first dose until 28 days after the last dose of treatment drugs. The AEs must be documented in the eCRFs. Concomitant illnesses, which existed before entry into the trial, will not be considered AEs.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Concomitant illnesses, which existed before entry into the trial, will not be considered AEs unless they worsen during the treatment period. Pre-existing conditions will be recorded in the eCRF on the Medical History or appropriate page.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    CTCAE
    Dictionary version
    4.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A
    Reporting group description
    Comparator Arm A: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet placebo for palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Reporting group title
    Arm B
    Reporting group description
    Experimental Arm B: Patients receive tablet letrozole 2.5mg orally once daily on days 1-28 and tablet palbociclib orally once daily on days 1-21 in a 28 days cycle until progression.

    Serious adverse events
    Arm A Arm B
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 37 (18.92%)
    17 / 36 (47.22%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    17
    17
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Brain metastasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tumor - former vaginal bleeding
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Broken leg
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Cerebral ischemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebral stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Mitral valve disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Acute confusional syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Confusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Mailaise
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Reduced general condition
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Ileus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Rectal bleeding
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    progression former abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Bloody cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleural effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    tumor progression, renal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Arm A Arm B
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    30 / 37 (81.08%)
    34 / 36 (94.44%)
    Vascular disorders
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Hot flashes
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 37 (10.81%)
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 37 (16.22%)
    8 / 36 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    13
    Edema
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 37 (13.51%)
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    3
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 37 (24.32%)
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    7
    Fever
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    6
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 37 (37.84%)
    14 / 36 (38.89%)
         occurrences all number
    29
    25
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Vaginal bleeding
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Investigations
    blood alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    5
    Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 37 (13.51%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    0
    blood aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    6
    Blood creatine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    ldh increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    1
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Peripheral motor neuropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    6
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    13 / 36 (36.11%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    19
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    9 / 36 (25.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    18
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    24 / 36 (66.67%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    135
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    Eye disorders
    Dry eyes
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 37 (24.32%)
    8 / 36 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    8
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 37 (24.32%)
    7 / 36 (19.44%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    8
    Dry mouth
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    0
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Mucositis oral
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 37 (29.73%)
    8 / 36 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    9
    Stomatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Alopecia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    Itching
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Dysuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 37 (24.32%)
    4 / 36 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    4
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    1 / 36 (2.78%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Infections and infestations
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 37 (0.00%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Upper respiratory infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 37 (8.11%)
    0 / 36 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 37 (13.51%)
    6 / 36 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    7
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Anorexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 37 (10.81%)
    5 / 36 (13.89%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    7
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 37 (2.70%)
    2 / 36 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Hypomagnesaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 37 (5.41%)
    3 / 36 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    11

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    23 Mar 2017
    Amendment (Protocol version 3.0) submitted for Danish EC and CA: The following was corrected in the amendment: - Palbociclib has received marketing authorization in breast cancer - Safety document updated to latest SmPC for Palbociclib - Safety update in relation to blood samples on day 14 in first and second series - Timeline adjustments - Smaller general updates
    29 Oct 2019
    Amendment (Protocol version 4.0) submitted for Danish EC and CA: The following was corrected in the amendment: - Error in cycle 2, day 1 activities from protocol V3.0 corrected - Timeline adjustments - Clarification regarding dose levels. - Clarification to emphasize that death caused by progression of disease, or the cancer is NOT seen as an AE in the PALEO trial. - Clarification to let sites know, that whether tumour slides should be sent, will first be decided after primary endpoint has been reached. And there has been a change in the procedure of where to store/handle the TR samples. - New IB for Palbociclib added. - Examples of which patients may be included in the PALEO trial added. - Smaller general updates

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    N/A
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